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Phoenix police: 83-year-old man found injured in roadway dies

Posted at 8:50 AM, Feb 27, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-28 13:10:47-05

Police are investigating after an 83-year-old man was killed near 43rd Avenue and Camelback Road on Monday morning. 

According to the Phoenix Police Department, shortly before 6 a.m. Buenaventura Barraza-Maya was found in the roadway. 

Barraza-Maya was taken to a hospital by paramedics; he later died from his injuries. 

Police believe the man's injuries are consistent with injuries of being struck by a vehicle. 

Investigators were in the area looking for evidence; no vehicle, driver or witnesses have been located. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.